The Chi (2018)
A relevant, timely and distinctive coming-of-age story following a half dozen interrelated characters in the South Side of Chicago. The story centers on Brandon, an ambitious and confident young man who dreams about opening a restaurant of his own someday, but is conflicted between the promise of a new life and his responsibility to his mother and teenage brother back in the South Side.
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Episode 1 - Foe 'Nem
Release Date: 2020-06-21A wedding alters Kevin and Kiesha's lives. Emmett juggles his business and his growing family. Ronnie struggles to find his way. Jake's estranged brother Trig lands back in town on a mission.
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Episode 2 - Brewfurd
Release Date: 2020-06-28Kevin rallies Papa and Jake for help. Emmett finds a short-term solution to his food shortage problem. Jada samples the dating scene and a local trap kitchen run by Dom. Trig devises a plan to get custody of his brother Jake from Douda.
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Episode 3 - Buss Down
Release Date: 2020-07-05The Williams family goes into a tailspin. Emmett and Tiff devise a plan to move in with Jada while he gets his new business off the ground. Ronnie gets a not-so-friendly reminder that his neighborhood has a long memory of his past deeds.
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Episode 4 - Gangway
Release Date: 2020-07-12Ronnie finds a new calling in his bid for redemption and Emmett lets his dad Darnell and his insecurities get the best of him.
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Episode 5 - Terror Town
Release Date: 2020-07-19Ronnie’s memories threaten to drown his progress and an unexpected visit threatens Trig’s battle to get custody of Jake.
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Episode 6 - Woo Woo Woo
Release Date: 2020-07-26Kevin’s birthday finds him in far from a celebrating mood and Ronnie takes his grandmother Ms. Ethel on a whirl back in time.
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Episode 7 - A Stain
Release Date: 2020-08-02Ronnie laments a loss. Emmett and Dom get help from landlord Zeke in their new effort. Kiesha is resigned to her fate but vows to fight. Jemma melts Kevin’s heart. Politics pit Douda against Camille.
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Episode 8 - Frunchroom
Release Date: 2020-08-09Kiesha remains trapped in her own personal nightmare while Kevin, Nina and Dre worry about the future.
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Episode 9 - Lackin'
Release Date: 2020-08-16Ronnie is praised by his church community, while others won't let him forget his mistakes; Emmett and Dom prepare for their grand opening; Kevin tries to balance obligations.
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Episode 10 - A Couple, Two, Three
Release Date: 2020-08-23Ronnie finds absolution. Emmett and Tiff take a step toward their future. Trig plays his final card against Douda. Life events mature Kevin, Jake and Papa.